History & Science of High-Altitude Nuclear Bomb Testing
Did you know that the U.S. conducted high-altitude nuclear testing? Come learn all about the U.S. high-altitude testing through several declassified operations.
Michael P. Bielas
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The learning goals for this course will look at the three separate high-altitude nuclear testing Operations of Hardtack I, Argus, and Fishbowl. Further, this class will delve into the results of the testing, how a hydrogen bomb works, and the scientific significance of these tests. Additionally, there will be an attached note taking document with pictures to help the student learn and retain the information. The student may download the document and use it to take notes during the class. Also, there will be one short video about the Hardtack I testing to stimulate discussion points in the class. The desire of the teacher is to engage the students with questions and dialogue to help them further learn about the material. There will be no assigned homework in this class and the teaching style will be interactive discussion using power point.
Learning Goals
The learning goals for this course will look at the three separate high-altitude nuclear testing Operations of Hardtack I, Argus, and Fishbowl.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is no graphic violent material in this class. There will be a short YouTube video in this class and you do not need a separate login for this video.
Supply List
There will be a two-page note taker provided for the student to print out and follow along during class. All the answers will be on the slides and this will not be turned in or graded.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Johnston Archive Site: http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/nuclear/hane.html
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Hardtack_I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Argus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Fishbowl
Nuclear Weapons Archive: https://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Usa/Tests/Hardtack1.html
Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University
The teacher has over 20 years experience in the military and enjoys teaching about military aircraft, operations, and weather.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
